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SEP 18 1986 Hex 79� .0 eb had to first construct the main transmission line from GDU down Oslo Road to a point of connection at the County's water plant. Mr. Davenport asked if that represents the $120,000 that they are losing, and Mr. Wheeling said that it does not. They are losing an additional $15,000 a month since May, plus the carrying costs on $1.2 million. Mr. Davenport deferred to anyone else who wished to speak, but reserved the right to speak again at the end of the public hearing portion of this meeting. Vicky Clark, 1924 S.E. 5th Ave., acknowledged that she has been sworn in, and objected to the outrageous costs for utilities in that area. She felt the residents are being held hostage by this company, and noted that there is a possibility that GDU may be selling out soon to another company and then they would be blackmailed by them. Mrs. Clark also felt that the County Commissioners were very unsympathetic because they don't live in Vero Shores, and would like to see this public hearing postponed also. Commissioner Lyons believed that if GDU is denied this pass through after presenting legitimate reasons for the request, they would appeal it immediately and the court would rule in their favor. Mrs. Clark pointed out how difficult it was becoming for mothers not to take a job outside the home what with the increasing costs of everything, especially utilities. Commissioner Bird pointed out that the County could have chosen to have franchise rate increase applications heard by the State, but opted instead to keep these rate hearings on a local level in order to have better control. Assistant Director Barton explained that under the County's billing system, a resident using 5,000 gallons of water would pay $17.11 for water and $17.67 for sewer for a combined total of $34.78. Under the GDU rates, the resident would pay $20.48 in 14